Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Croatia
Croatia: Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), annual growth rate was 2.78 % change on previous year in 2025. ◆ Volatile
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Croatia, 1996–2025
Source: Statizoid (derived). Measured in % change on previous year.
Analysis
Croatia recorded 2.78 % change on previous year for imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate in 2025.
The figure is down 66.9% on the previous year and down 70.0% over ten years.
Over the whole period, imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Croatia peaked at 29.05 % change on previous year in 1997 and was at its lowest, -20.38 % change on previous year, in 2009.
That places Croatia 113th out of 178 countries with data for 2025, putting it in the middle of the range.
The series is highly variable year to year, so single readings are best treated with caution.
Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Croatia, year by year
| Year | % change on previous year | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 1996 | 10.06 % change on previous year | — |
| 1997 | 29.05 % change on previous year | +188.7% |
| 1998 | -10.76 % change on previous year | -137.0% |
| 1999 | -3.18 % change on previous year | -70.5% |
| 2000 | 7.12 % change on previous year | -324.0% |
| 2001 | 11.94 % change on previous year | +67.7% |
| 2002 | 18.14 % change on previous year | +51.9% |
| 2003 | 11.64 % change on previous year | -35.8% |
| 2004 | 5.29 % change on previous year | -54.6% |
| 2005 | 5.23 % change on previous year | -1.1% |
| 2006 | 8.24 % change on previous year | +57.6% |
| 2007 | 6.07 % change on previous year | -26.3% |
| 2008 | 3.84 % change on previous year | -36.8% |
| 2009 | -20.38 % change on previous year | -630.8% |
| 2010 | -3.01 % change on previous year | -85.2% |
| 2011 | 2.54 % change on previous year | -184.3% |
| 2012 | -2.36 % change on previous year | -193.1% |
| 2013 | 3.29 % change on previous year | -239.0% |
| 2014 | 3.43 % change on previous year | +4.3% |
| 2015 | 9.28 % change on previous year | +170.5% |
| 2016 | 6.51 % change on previous year | -29.8% |
| 2017 | 8.53 % change on previous year | +31.0% |
| 2018 | 7.42 % change on previous year | -13.0% |
| 2019 | 6.67 % change on previous year | -10.1% |
| 2020 | -12.32 % change on previous year | -284.8% |
| 2021 | 17.27 % change on previous year | -240.2% |
| 2022 | 26.79 % change on previous year | +55.1% |
| 2023 | -4.18 % change on previous year | -115.6% |
| 2024 | 8.39 % change on previous year | -300.5% |
| 2025 | 2.78 % change on previous year | -66.9% |
Croatia compared with similar countries
- Croatia's 2.78 % change on previous year is below the median for high income countries, which is 3.71 % change on previous year, 75% of the median. (63 countries reporting)
- Croatia's 2.78 % change on previous year is below the median for Europe & Central Asia, which is 3.64 % change on previous year, 76% of the median. (51 countries reporting)
Biggest year-on-year movements
Years where Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), annual growth rate in Croatia changed far more than this series normally does. A large move can be a real event or a change in how the figure was measured — the source note below says who published it.
| Year | Change | From | To |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | -630.8% | 3.84 % change on previous year | -20.38 % change on previous year |
Averages by decade
| Decade | Average | Lowest | Highest | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990s | 6.29 % change on previous year | -10.76 % change on previous year | 29.05 % change on previous year | 4 |
| 2000s | 5.71 % change on previous year | -20.38 % change on previous year | 18.14 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2010s | 4.23 % change on previous year | -3.01 % change on previous year | 9.28 % change on previous year | 10 |
| 2020s | 6.45 % change on previous year | -12.32 % change on previous year | 26.79 % change on previous year | 6 |
Countries ranked near Croatia
More economy & growth data for Croatia
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), gaps 2.79 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.03 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net outflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 722.47 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), gaps filled 4.54 billion BoP, current US$ (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), annual 35.72 % change on previous year (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per unit 0.0488 BoP, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2024)
- Foreign direct investment, net inflows (BoP, current US$), per capita 1,173 BoP, current US$ per person (2024)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), annual growth rate 26.41 % change on previous year (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per unit of GDP 0.0401 includes gold, current US$ per US$ of GDP (2025)
- Total reserves (includes gold, current US$), per capita 1,088 includes gold, current US$ per person (2025)
Frequently asked questions
- What is imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Croatia?
- Imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate in Croatia was 2.78 % change on previous year in 2025, according to Statizoid (derived).
- What is the highest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Croatia?
- The highest recorded value was 29.05 % change on previous year in 1997.
- What is the lowest imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate recorded in Croatia?
- The lowest recorded value was -20.38 % change on previous year in 2009.
- How does Croatia rank for imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate?
- Croatia ranks 113th out of 178 countries with data for 2025.
- Is imports of goods and services (constant lcu), annual growth rate rising or falling in Croatia?
- Over the last ten years it is down 70.0%. The long-run trend across the full record is volatile.
- Where does this Croatia data come from?
- The figures come from Statizoid (derived), published as part of Imports of goods and services (constant LCU), annual growth rate. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.
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How this figure is calculated
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.
Computed from
- Imports of goods and services Country official statistics, National Statistical Offices (NSOs)
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About this data
The year-on-year percentage change in Imports of goods and services (constant LCU). Computed from consecutive annual observations; years either side of a gap are skipped rather than bridged.